Straub Couplings Pipe couplings are short tubes with that make it possible for two pipes or tubes to be joined, ensuring the connections are secure and leak-free. Pipe couplings are available in welded (steel), brazed, or soldered copper and brass. They can be adjusted to connect two or more pipes or be angled to form bends. The primary functions of pipe couplings include changing pipe sizes, extending or terminating pipe runs or repairing broken or leaking pipes. Truco supplies Straub pipe couplings and accessories across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. These pipe couplings are engineered to securely join pipes of various types and materials. Our pipe couplings are robust and can tolerate pipe misalignments. They can be utilised in different applications such as equipment for plant maintenance, power plants, water and gas delivery spaces, manufacturing, structural engineering, and architecture. There are five different types of pipe couplings, which include: Full coupling, used for connecting small bore pipes, for instance sprinkler pipe coupling. Half coupling applies to small bore branching from a vessel or large bore pipe. Reducing coupling can be used to connect pipes of dissimilar diameters. Compression coupling connects two perfectly aligned pipes by positioning a slotted, tapered sleeve over the junction, ensuring a secure and precise fit. Two flanges are then drawn over the sleeve, automatically centering the pipes and ensuring adequate contact pressure. Slip coupling, which can also be referred to as repair coupling, includes two pipes, one of which slides out of the other pipe to various lengths. A hose pipe coupler applies in this scenario. Installing pipe couplings is simple, requiring no specialised tools. Their compact design and lightweight construction make them easy to install in confined spaces. Straub Pipe Coupling Benefits Suitable for all qualities of water, wastewater, air, fuel, chemicals and solids Replaces welded, flanged, threaded and grooved pipe joints Manufactured to DIN 86128-1 and 86128-2 directive Speak to our couplings division to find out more about Straub! Call us on +27 11 762 5291 or send us an enquiry.
